Media
Oklahoma City has no shortage of media outlets for news and entertainment. As a matter-of-fact, one could make an argument for media gluttony. There is a wide range of publications this chapter is unable to include, like college, business, politics, current affairs, history and culture, entertainment and leisure, sports and outdoors, religion, and professional and trade publications.
Many of Oklahoma City’s newspapers have been around since before statehood. It has large newspapers and small newspapers, large television and radio affiliates and small homegrown stations. Most newspapers large and small can be found in racks around the city. Subscription services are available with online viewing added as a bonus.
Television newscasts have a range of personalities who have become like family to viewers because of their longevity and staying power on their particular television networks. Oklahoma City’s radio stations offer everything from news and sports talk to gospel contemporary music. When cable became an option for Oklahoma City residents, many chose Cox Cable. Cox Cable is the largest digital cable company in the city and offers residents not only cable television, but also Internet and telephone services.
If you are a visitor to Oklahoma City and want to learn about its residents, turn on one of its radio stations or pick up one of its cultural publications. Any information you need, be it sports, weather, local or national news, health care, education, arts, or science can be found through some media outlet in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Gazette is a good place to start.
While I have included newsstand prices and some subscription fees, remember these are always subject to change.
1. Journal Record
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 235-3100
Address: 101 N. Robinson, Ste. 101
Description: If you want to know what’s happening businesswise in Oklahoma City, pick up the Journal Record. Since 1903, this newspaper has been providing daily general business and legal news to residents. The articles range from local business trends to in-depth stories about Oklahoma City and Tulsa’s business communities. Stories can include topics about drive-ins, commercial real estate, energy, health care or any other subject that affects Oklahoma City’s economy. The price for a six-month print and online subscription (26 weeks) is $95.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Address: 9000 N. Broadway
3. Black Chronicle
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 424-4695
Address: 1528 Northeast 23rd St.
Description: Started in 1979 by Russel M. Perry, this weekly periodical provides interesting and unique news and feature articles for Oklahoma City’s African-American population. Readers will find stories on politics, sports, religion, crime, community events, and entertainment. Subscription prices start at $20.
4. Capitol Hill Beacon
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 232-4151
Address: 124 W. Commerce
Description: This newspaper covers Oklahoma City’s southern communities. It has a circulation of around 2,000 and features articles of local interest like community events, politics, education, sports, and more. Readers can subscribe for $25.00 a year or pick up a single paper for 50 cents.
5. City Sentinel
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 605-6062
Address: 1111 N. Hudson Ave.
Description: Serving downtown and central and northwestern parts of Oklahoma City, this newspaper features news items covering government, health, business, education, and Oklahoma City news. It also prints community news and says it is the “premiere source for news straight from the heart of Oklahoma City” on its Web site. Subscription rates vary so call or check the Web site. A subscription includes home delivery weekly by mail and online access.
6. Oklahoma City Fri
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 755-3311
Address: 10801 N. Quail Plaza Dr.
Description: This community newspaper focuses on northwest and north-central Oklahoma City. It prints columns, editorials, school news, local sports news, wedding and engagement announcements, and more. A subscription is $25 a year for Oklahoma City residents.
7. Art Focus Oklahoma
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 232-6991
Address: 730 W. Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 104
Description: This magazine is published by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC). It is home delivered to members of the coalition to keep them up to date on artists’ activities around the state. Individuals who are not members can pick up a copy at various galleries and other locations around the Oklahoma City area. In each issue readers will find OVAC news, artist profiles, reviews and previews of art activities around the state, features, and a gallery guide.
8. Chronicles Of Oklahoma
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 522-4860
Address: 2401 N. Laird Ave.
Description: Published by the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS), this publication is mailed to OHS members and subscribers quarterly. Each issue has book reviews, notes, documents, minutes of the quarterly OHS Board of Directors meeting, and four articles on historical Oklahoma subjects, like Indians, railroads, or notable people. The OHS also publishes an eight-page monthly newsletter titled Mistletoe Leaves, which informs members of activities of the organization and what is happening in the historical community of the state. Membership in OHS ranges from $35 to $1,000.
9. Metrofamily
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 340-1404
Address: 306 S. Bryant, Ste. C152
Description: Since 1998, this free monthly periodical has been helping parents become more successful in raising their children and pointing them to things and places where they can have fun with their families. Each issue has articles on family and relationships and a calendar of family events. Articles, like “Taming the Spirited Child” and family-fun topics, like “Exploring the Arts” and “Natural Wonders,” offer parents insight and guidance as to what to do with their children. MetroFamily magazine has over 450 distribution sites. The oversize publication can be found in public libraries, restaurants, retail stores, and hospitals. Be sure to check out MetroFamily’s Web site as Sarah Taylor, the publisher, is always adding bonuses there for parents.
10. Oklahoma Gazette
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 528-6000
Address: 3701 N. Shartel
Description: This weekly publication is Oklahoma City’s cultural and social-scene magazine. It has articles on social needs and entertainment opportunities and features pieces on film, music, the arts, restaurants, and more. Over the summer, the Gazette holds its Best of OKC readers poll. The Gazette prints up a ballot of nominees and readers vote on who they consider the best in the area. Readers can find this paper in various locations throughout Oklahoma City, like bookstores, libraries, restaurants, and museums.
11. Oklahoma Today
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 230-8450
Address: 120 N. Robinson Ave.
Description: Considered the state’s magazine, this slick bimonthly publication features stories about people, places, events, and things from across the state. Readers will find interesting articles on everything from hound dogs to art at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The price is $4.95 for a single issue and $24.95 for a one-year subscription, which includes six issues.
12. Oklahoma Woman And Oklahoma Men
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 917-9662
Address: 500 N. Meridian
Description: From people profiles to health issues, readers will find interesting topics covered in both these publications. Oklahoma Woman’s mission is to provide its female readership with informative and interesting articles and news. It is published monthly. Oklahoma Men is published in July and Dec and includes articles that its male readership will find interesting and informative. Readers might find people profiles, golf info, safety tips, health or history features in any given issue. Issues of both magazines are free and can be found in racks at restaurants, businesses, and libraries.
13. Outdoor Oklahoma
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 521-3851
Address: 1801 N. Lincoln
Description: Published by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, this full-color bimonthly magazine features articles on hunting, fishing, camping, conservation, wildlife, and more. In each issue readers will find fine examples of outdoor photography. Single copies are $4 by mail or $3 at the newsstand. A subscriptions is $10 a year for six issues.
14. Persimmon Hill Magazine
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 478-2250
Address: 1700 Northeast 63rd St.
Description: Persimmon Hill is the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum’s award-winning, glossy, full-color magazine. Since 1970, it has provided readers with informative and interesting articles on the West. Well-known authors, such as Laura Ingalls Wilder, John Steinbeck, and Louie L’Amour, have been published in the magazine. Roy Rogers, John Wayne, and other notable westerners have been profiled here. The price is $11 for a single copy and $30 for a one-year subscription. The magazine is published quarterly.
15. Preview Magazine
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Media
Telephone: (405) 728-1990
Address: 5601 NW 72nd St., Ste. 178-G
Description: Want to know what’s happening around Oklahoma City? Check out the city’s monthly art and entertainment magazine. Articles on real estate, personal finance, shopping, dining, and events and interviews of Oklahoma City’s movers and shakers are included in each issue. Twelve issues (a one-year subscription) costs $21.95.